Long before Amanda Holden became one of Britain’s most recognized faces, her hometown of Portsmouth was a city steeped in history. Born in 1971, she grew up amidst streets once walked by naval heroes and Victorian innovators. One little-known fact is that Amanda’s childhood neighborhood was built atop the remnants of 18th-century shipyards, where craftsmen shaped vessels that sailed across the globe. As a young girl, Amanda often explored local theatres and libraries, unknowingly connecting with

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